Pala Enara
Senior Payroll
Port Moresby
Summary
Accomplished Senior Payroll Specialist with a proven track record at Toyota Tsusho, PNG Ela Motors Ltd, enhancing payroll processing efficiency and accuracy. Expert in payroll accounting and employee relations, significantly reduced manual entry errors through automation. Skilled in Ichris & HR 21|Attache| Chris 21, adept at leading successful payroll data migrations and training teams for optimal performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Toyota Tsusho,PNG Ela Motors Ltd
11.2023 - Current
- Partnered with benefits administration team to integrate benefit deductions into the payroll system seamlessly.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Provided training for junior staff members on proper payroll practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Adjusted tax withholdings according to employee requests while adhering to federal regulations thus avoiding penalties or fines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Implemented time-saving procedures for handling garnishments and deductions, reducing processing errors and improving efficiency.
Senior Payroll Specialist
People's Mirco Bank Ltd
07.2018 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with HR to maintain up-to-date employee records, facilitating accurate paycheck calculations.
- Managed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for management review, aiding informed decision-making processes.
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Played a crucial role in payroll system migration projects, contributing to the seamless transition of employee data and minimization of payroll-related issues.
- Assisted in the development of company-wide policies related to pay structure adjustments and bonus calculations based on performance metrics.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Reduced manual entry errors by automating data input tasks, enhancing overall payroll accuracy.
- Coordinated with finance team to accurately record all payroll transactions, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
Payroll Officer
Pacific Industeries Ltd
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse workforce within strict deadlines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained confidentiality by securely storing sensitive employee information according to established data protection protocols.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Supported employees during transitions such as promotions or terminations by ensuring proper adjustments were made in their payrolls.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Kept management informed about important changes in tax laws that could impact company finances or operations.
- Managed garnishments, deductions, and other adjustments to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with legal requirements.
- Resolved complex payroll issues promptly, maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
- Played a key role in implementing a new timekeeping system that led to more accurate reporting of hours worked across departments.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
Accounts Officer
Sam Bonner Lawyers
03.2009 - 11.2010
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Divine Word University FLC Learning Center
Port Moresby Campus03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Divine Word University
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea03.2016
Skills
- Payroll Accounting
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Training
- Wage and Hour Laws (PNG Labor Laws)
- Proficient in Ichris & HR 21Attache Chris 21 user
- Payroll Management & Processing Functions
- Tax law knowledge & Superannuation's Legislative
- Project Management & Payroll Data Migrations
Affiliations
- Certified Practicing Accountants | Member 2024-2027
- Australian Payroll Institiute _Cert IV in Payroll Adminstration
Certification
- Advance Payroll Training - Feb 2023 in Sydney (Australian Payroll Institiue)
- Certificate in Payroll Processing & Payroll Adjustment & Report Designs - Sept 2019 (Frontier Software Brisbane City (Chris 21 Software.
- Certificate in MYOB Account setup & Posting Ledgers- Mar 2009 Spectrum Ltd POM.
- Certified with PNGHRI-Certified Member PNG HRI.
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist
Toyota Tsusho,PNG Ela Motors Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist
People's Mirco Bank Ltd
07.2018 - 11.2023
Payroll Officer
Pacific Industeries Ltd
12.2011 - 02.2013
Accounts Officer
Sam Bonner Lawyers
03.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Divine Word University FLC Learning Center
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Divine Word University
- Advance Payroll Training - Feb 2023 in Sydney (Australian Payroll Institiue)
- Certificate in Payroll Processing & Payroll Adjustment & Report Designs - Sept 2019 (Frontier Software Brisbane City (Chris 21 Software.
- Certificate in MYOB Account setup & Posting Ledgers- Mar 2009 Spectrum Ltd POM.
- Certified with PNGHRI-Certified Member PNG HRI.
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